Myriad thanks to …
Charles Spicer, a top-notch editor with a talent for making every book he touches better.
My spectacular team at Minotaur: Andy Martin, Paul Hochman, Sarah Melnyk, April Osborn, Danielle Prielipp, and David Rostein.
Anne Hawkins, Tom Robinson, and Annie Kronenberg: best secret weapons ever.
Anne Easter Smith, an uber-talented writer who was generous enough to share her title with me. When her Uneasy Lies the Crown comes out, you won’t want to miss it!
Friends I could not do without: Brett Battles, Rob Browne, Bill Cameron, Christina Chen, Jon Clinch, Jamie Freveletti, Chris Gortner, Jane Grant, Nick Hawkins, Robert Hicks, Elizabeth Letts, Carrie Medders, Missy Rightley, Renee Rosen, and Lauren Willig.
Xander, Katie, and Jess.
My parents, stalwart supporters of all my creative schemes.
Andrew: everything, always.